Gorilla Grip Patented Bath Tub Shower Mat (35x16 in, Clear) review 2027

What problem does the Gorilla Grip Patented Bath Tub Shower Mat solve?

The core job is grip inside the tub. The Gorilla Grip mat uses a patented suction-cup design with 300+ cups per the manufacturer spec, which is meant to hold the mat firmly to the tub floor while you stand on it. That is the benefit the listing leads with, and it is the reason this mat exists in a category full of thin, sliding alternatives.

Two more benefits come straight from the confirmed construction details. Drainage holes run through the mat to reduce standing water and mildew, which matters in a wet, enclosed space. The material is BPA- and phthalate-free plastic, and the mat is machine washable, so cleaning does not require scrubbing around fixed hardware.

The tagline sums up the pitch: patented 300+ suction-cup design with drainage holes, BPA- and phthalate-free.

How did it score in each category?

The overall score is 7 out of 10, built from five weighted criteria.

• Materials & build: 19 out of 30. This measures manufacturer-published material, construction and durability specs. The listing confirms the plastic type, the dimensions and the suction-cup count, but published durability detail beyond that is limited.
• Functionality: 20 out of 25. This measures how well the mat does its specific job — grip, drainage, cleaning. The 300+ suction cups and the drainage holes both map directly to that job.
• Independent review consensus: 10 out of 20. This criterion counts genuinely confirmed praise or a rating from a named review outlet or the maker's own verified customer-rating count. No confirmed independent review was found, so half the available points were left on the table.
• Ease of care: 13 out of 15. Installation, cleaning and maintenance. Machine washability and the drainage holes carry most of this score.
• Value: 8 out of 10. Price against materials and capacity, judged at $24.99.

The pattern is clear: where the listing publishes verifiable construction facts, the mat scores well. Where third-party confirmation is required, it does not.

What are the standout strengths?

Three construction strengths stand out, all confirmed on the product listing itself.

First, the patented suction-cup design. The manufacturer spec puts it at 300+ cups, which is a high count for a mat this size and is the main reason the functionality score reached 20 out of 25.

Second, the drainage holes. Standing water is what turns a bath mat into a mildew problem, and the holes are a direct, low-tech answer to it. They also support the ease-of-care score of 13 out of 15.

Third, the material. BPA- and phthalate-free plastic, machine washable. That combination keeps maintenance simple and avoids the material concerns some buyers have about soft plastic in a warm, wet environment.

Where does it fall short?

The biggest gap is independent verification. A "top pick" claim we found for this product traced back to a marketing-style page, not a confirmed outlet review, so we left it out of the score rather than repeat it. That is the single reason the independent review consensus criterion landed at 10 out of 20, and it is also listed in where it lost: no confirmed independent review.

The second limitation is surface compatibility. Suction mats only work on a smooth tub or shower floor, not textured surfaces. If your tub has a textured or non-slip molded floor, the suction cups will not seal, and the mat's main benefit disappears.

Third, the product is sold in several color variants under near-identical names. That makes it easy to order the wrong listing or compare prices across pages that look the same.

Is $24.99 a fair price?

The price summary is $24.99. Weighed against the listed materials — BPA- and phthalate-free plastic, a patented 300+ suction-cup design, drainage holes and machine washability — the value criterion scored 8 out of 10. The mat is priced in the middle of the bath mat range rather than at the bottom, and the construction details published on the listing are what justify that position. There is no confirmed independent review to add a premium on top, which is why the value score stops short of full marks.

Who should buy the Gorilla Grip Patented Bath Tub Shower Mat?

This mat is right for textured-free tubs and showers needing in-tub grip. If your tub or shower floor is smooth, the 300+ suction cups have a surface to seal against, and the drainage holes and machine-washable material keep it usable week after week.

If your tub floor is textured, skip it — suction mats only work on smooth surfaces. And if a confirmed independent review is a requirement before you buy, this mat does not have one, so weigh that against the construction details the listing does confirm.